Home Blood Pressure Technology For Manufacturers Definition of wearable devices Devices for personal use such as rings, watches and wristbands which offer continuous or repeated automatic BP measurement measured by means other than a pneumatic cuff We do not include ambulatory blood pressure monitors; these use existing technology, can be validated using existing international protocols, and may be considered as professional devices Similarly, some personal cuff-based devices, such as watches, may be worn but we exclude these for the same reasons Blood Pressure Wearables - Holding Position The British & Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) is aware of the rapid growth in blood pressure “wearables” and digital monitoring devices. At present, BIHS does not have a formal validation process for wearable devices. Our current validation and endorsement processes apply only to conventional arm- and wrist-cuff blood pressure monitors. However, we recognise the potential of wearable technology and AI-driven solutions to transform blood pressure detection, monitoring, and self-management. For this reason: BIHS is actively developing a framework for assessing wearables, building on international standards and our long-standing role in validating conventional devices. In late 2025, BIHS will convene a high-level stakeholder engagement event with regulators, policymakers, NHS leaders, academic experts, and industry representatives to define standards and expectations for wearable blood pressure monitoring. This process will inform the creation of formal review pathways for wearables and digital technologies, ensuring that future recommendations are robust, transparent, and in line with BIHS’s mission to protect patients and support clinical best practice. Until these processes are in place, BIHS cannot endorse or approve any wearable blood pressure devices. Patients, clinicians, and organisations are advised to continue using devices listed on the BIHS validated monitor list which remains the gold standard for accuracy and reliability. The new portal for validation applications is coming soon.